BIA CATEGORIES CHEAT SHEET

BUSINESS IMPACT ANALYSIS CATEGORIES

Financial Impacts	Delayed sales or income Contractual penalties Regulatory fines Increased expenses Lost sales or income Loss of market share
Infrastructure Impacts	Delayed construction Restricted access to facilities Machinery/equipment damage Building damage
Resource Impacts	Absenteeism Data loss/corruption Supply chain interruption Loss of power
Intangible Impacts	Decreased customer satisfaction Customer defection Negative business reputation Harm to brand Diminished value of intellectual property Loss of staff morale
Quality and Safety Impacts	Ability to maintain product/service standards Compromised worker safety Environmental damage
Legal Impacts	Failure to fulfill contracts Breach of warranties Force majeure Failure to comply with regulations
Strategic Impacts	Delay in new business initiatives Decreased focus on new business opportunities Reduced resources for innovation

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